What Happens Next Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 7: What happens next? · Set 220 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Think cause and effect): Read what has happened so far. Ask: what would REALLY happen because of this? Reject choices that are impossible, the opposite, or about other people.

1. 1.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) Big drops of rain began to fall. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) The sun shone in a clear blue sky.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (b) Her raincoat kept her dry. (c) Her raincoat flew her to the moon.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His cows grew wings. (b) His fields became dry and cracked. (c) His fields flooded with water.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (b) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) Her shoelace grew into a long snake.
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat locked the gate behind it. (b) The goat painted the gate blue. (c) The goat wandered out into the lane.
15. 15.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (b) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (c) She sang it well at the concert.
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The traffic light turned green. (a) All the cars stopped and switched off. (b) The cars began to move forward. (c) The traffic light walked away.
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She answered most of the questions correctly. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) The rain stopped to wait for her. (b) She got wet on the way home. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) One day it flew out of the nest. (b) It forgot how to open its wings. (c) It flew to school with a bag.
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream melted on the road. (b) The road ate the ice cream. (c) The ice cream jumped back into the cone.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum flew out of the window. (b) The parcel ran away down the road. (c) Mum opened the door and signed for it.
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk turned into tea leaves. (b) Soon the milk began to boil. (c) The milk froze solid.
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The balloon burst with a pop. (c) The thorns blew up the balloon again.
30. 30.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant flew out of its pot. (b) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant dried up even more.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The sun rose again at once. (b) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (c) The sky grew dark, and stars came out.
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It began to melt and drip. (c) It froze harder and harder.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    A strong wind blew against the paper kite. (a) The kite rose high into the sky. (b) The kite sank into the ground. (c) The kite turned into a bird.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.

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